Comparative petrology of tertiary sandstones of southern Piceance Creek basin, Colorado

Conference · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · Field Conf. Guideb. (N.M. Geol. Soc.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5542223

Ochs, A M ^[1]; Cole, R D

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1. Southland Royalty, Denver, CO

Lacustrine and fluvial sandstones of the Wasatch and Green River Formations are described as they outcrop at several localities along the southern margin of the Piceance Creek basin. The description combined with petrographic analyses of thin-section samples provide a basis for determining the provenance of the sand, as well as crude comparison of compositional and textural features that resulted from differences in depositional processes. The sandstones in marginal lacustrine settings in the Wasatch and Green River Formations are proven reservoirs for significant hydrocarbon reserves in the Uinta and Piceance Creek basins. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5542223
• Report Number(s): CONF-8110216-
• Journal Information: Field Conf. Guideb. (N.M. Geol. Soc.); (United States), Journal Name: Field Conf. Guideb. (N.M. Geol. Soc.); (United States) Vol. 32; ISSN NMGGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GREEN RIVER FORMATION
MINERAL RESOURCES
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PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
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RESERVOIR ROCK
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WASATCH FORMATION